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Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:02:00 +0000

The Oscar nominee recounts some of her struggles as a woman, a Muslim and an Iranian, as detailed in her memoir, The Alley of Love and Yellow Jasmines.

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Human rights advocate Myrlie Evers-Williams

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:38:31 +0000

An activist in her own right, Evers-Williams reflects on the legacy of her slain husband.

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Julian Fellowes & Elizabeth McGovern

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:38:08 +0000

Fellowes and McGovern discuss their critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning period drama series, Downton Abbey.

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Former MLB pitcher Dwight Gooden

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:37:40 +0000

One of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time, Gooden shares stories of his personal and professional challenges, as detailed in his candid memoir, Doc.

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CFR president Richard Haass

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:36:39 +0000

The Council on Foreign Relations president unpacks his text, Foreign Policy Begins at Home.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:36:25 +0000

Massachusetts' first elected female U.S. senator weighs in on the status of legislation that would give Americans relief on student loan debt.

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Writer-director Joss Whedon

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 30 May 2013 23:01:00 +0000

The Oscar-nominated writer and series showrunner talks about his latest projects: the film Much Ado About Nothing and the upcoming series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Former NBA coach Phil Jackson

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:29:11 +0000

The legendary NBA coach sparks controversy with his new text, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.

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Musician Robert Randolph

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:21:54 +0000

The musician Rolling Stone lists as one of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" reflects on the making of his latest CD, "Lickety Split."

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Mental health expert Dr. Lloyd Sederer

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:21:40 +0000

Sederer, author of The Family Guide to Mental Health Care, discusses the mental health crisis in the U.S.

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Scientist Jared Diamond

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:14:37 +0000

The provocative best-selling author unpacks his new text, the intensely debated The World Until Yesterday.

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Actor David Harewood

Wendi Chavis — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:56 +0000

The UK-born actor offers an update on life after his turn on the Emmy-winning drama, Homeland, including his upcoming portrayal of the legendary Paul Robeson.

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Celebrating 2,000 Shows on PBS

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:05:25 +0000

We celebrate our landmark 2,000th show on PBS with highlights from some of our enlightening, encouraging and empowering conversations over the past 10 years.

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Playwright-activist Eve Ensler

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:29:53 +0000

The longtime activist and Tony-winning playwright—of Vagina Monologue fame—explains the motivation for her new text, In the Body of the World.

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Actor-writer-director Ethan Hawke

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:29:33 +0000

The multiple Oscar nominee talks about his new release, the highly anticipated Before Midnight—which he also co-wrote.

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Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:05 +0000

The former med student reflects on her stunning international success in the music business.

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Former U.S. senator Olympia Snowe

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:13:25 +0000

The outspoken centrist weighs in on why Washington isn't solving the big problems and offers solutions from her text, Fighting for the Common Good.

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Science journalist Dan Fagin

Wendi Chavis — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:31:42 +0000

A winner of both of America's best-known science journalism prizes, Fagin recaps the story he tells in his new text, Toms River.

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Breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:59:58 +0000

A longtime advocate of preventive breast cancer research, Love describes her personal journey as a cancer patient.

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Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:21:12 +0000

The socially aware MC explains his long absence from recording and the challenges he issues with his new CD, "Prisoner of Conscious."

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Novelist Khaled Hosseini

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:34:26 +0000

The physician-turned-writer talks about his highly anticipated third novel, And the Mountains Echoed.

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Education advocate Cortlan Wickliff

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:50:25 +0000

Wickliff, who earns his Harvard law degree this month, assesses how his generation is handling the challenges facing young people in the U.S.

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Singer-songwriter Patty Griffin

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:41:59 +0000

The genre-busting artist discusses her return to personal songwriting with her first album of mostly new material in six years, "American Kid."

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Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:34:49 +0000

The best-selling author shares the backstory of his new book and documentary, Dirty Wars, which looks at America’s covert wars in a post 9-11 world.

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Actress Diahann Carroll

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:20:03 +0000

The Tony winner and Oscar nominee reflects on her groundbreaking career and current roles in TV's White Collar and in the feature Peeples--her first film in 16 years.

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Mother’s Day Tribute

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:01:55 +0000

In celebration of Mother's Day, we highlight the reflections of past guests about their relationships with their moms.

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Actress-director Phylicia Rashad

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:24:11 +0000

The Tony-winning actress reflects on her versatility in the business and adding theater director to her long list of successes.

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Musician John Densmore

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:38:27 +0000

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer shares the backstory of his book, The Doors Unhinged, which chronicles his fight to defend the band's legacy.

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Writer Joyce Carol Oates

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:28:33 +0000

The best-selling writer and college professor explains her new historical novel, set in Princeton, NJ.

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Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett

Wendi Chavis — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:17:24 +0000

The award-winning entertainer discusses her relationship with her late daughter, as detailed in the book, Carrie and Me.

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